Vaquero spring kits

[toecutter]

Looking for pros and cons of wolff(sp?) and scorpion spring kits. Any experience with either would be appreciated. Thanks :grin:

[Cheyenne Ranger]

I've used Wolff's in 6 revolvers both Rugers and clones.  Do a fine job.  Not as great as an action job but much better than stock.

No experience with the other brand.

hope this helps


ÇR

[Smoky Mountain Red]

Would the spring change benefit someone wanting to shoot gunfighter?

Does the slipfanning technique require lighter springs/trigger jobs?

I have tried the gunfighting in practice and seem ok with the accuracy, but my times are SLOW.

SM R

aka Iron River Red

[toecutter]

I imagine it couldn't hurt. A lighter hammer, as long as it still fires primers couldn't be bad.  As far as your other question is concerned, I'm not sure that fanning the hammer is allowed.  I am just starting out in this game, but I think I read somewhere that it wasn't.  I'm sure you'll be getting plenty of direction on that point though from some of the other more knowledgeable types though.  Good luck and good shoot'n

[Cheyenne Ranger]

Smokey:
Lighter springs would help all types of shooters (long as the primer goes bang :grin: )

The correct term is slip-hammering and that is different from fanning which is not allowed.

Slip-hammering is where your thumb of the hand holding the revolver slips off the side of the hammer (left side for right hander) as you hold the trigger to the rear.  Fanning is using the other hand to fan the hammer back.  It is felt with fanning you are not in complete control of the firearm and there is the increased risk of shots going in unsafe directions.

As to times, get the mechanics of the hold down and practice, practice, etc.  If you start out doing it correctly your time will come down.  Don't try to rush this learning.  Research states that you have to do something about 3000 times before you have muscle-memory developed.  And that is a bunch of times no matter who's counting.

Cheyenne R

[Smoky Mountain Red]

Thanks for the information. I guess what I'm referring to is the slip hammering. I also notice the guys cocking the hammer with one hand while holding and firing with the other. Both look to be fast. i'm more concerned about hits at this point.

3000 rounds! That's quite a lot. I expect the first full year to be spent equipping me and my wife and learning.

Any tips on buying the best rifle for the money. I know I can get reproductions of the 92 for about 300 and the 66 and 73's are about 2 or 3 times that. I just hate to spend more than necessary and at the same time not have something I will be happy with.

Thanks, again!


Red

[toecutter]

I just picked up a used 94 for 400. It supposedly had been slicked up but I couldn't tell.  I tore it down and polished it last night and it seems a shade better but now I think I'll go back and hit the real problem spots tonight.  I have shot this one before and it did right by me, so I guess I'd endorse the 94's. :grin:

[Cheyenne Ranger]

Sounds great.  Half the battle is the shooter "believing" in his rifle.  Pretty much any of the long guns out there will do the job.  

Let us know how the slicking up goes.  What you used, how long, any hints.  We all can benefit from each other's knowledge.

ÇR

[toecutter]

Well, the action job went great!!  I used the marauder tips and they were right on and easy to do.  I would say that the finger lever plunger adjustment was one of the biggest improvements overall.  All the slicking up of the bolt was great, but I would certainly give extra attn. to the ejector and bolt connection.  And by the way, wolf springs are on sale at midway now for $11.95.  Good luck all